Test.
Which finding is associated with bulimia nervosa - CORRECT ANSWER It may affect males engaged in
sports that require a specific weight and body fat
Which statement correctly applies to behavioral health emergencies? - CORRECT ANSWER Their severity
is related to the patient's ability to function and adapt.
The emergency nurse can use the Manchester Self-Harm Rule to assess for which condition? - CORRECT
ANSWER Suicide
Which statement accurately characterizes depression? - CORRECT ANSWER Depression is likely when
certain characteristics last for at least 2 weeks
In a patient with anorexia nervosa, which laboratory finding is expected? - CORRECT ANSWER Increased
blood urea nitrogen level
which medication is a SSRI - CORRECT ANSWER fluoxentine (Prozac)
Which neurochemical dysfunction is associated with panic disorder - CORRECT ANSWER disturbances in
serotonin
which medication is a tricyclic antidepressant? - CORRECT ANSWER Doxepin (sinequan)
how frequently must a licensed independent practitioner reorder a behavioral restraints for an
adolescent, age ? - CORRECT ANSWER Every 2 hours
which finding places a patient at the highest risk for suicide? - CORRECT ANSWER recent discharge from
a psychiatric inpatient unit.